Silence of Kamo River
- Date:
- Not set
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
$200–$2,000. Common Kyoto views: $200–$500. Key value factors: Kotozuka's Kyoto prints are popular and affordable. Seasonal temple scenes and garden views are most sought after.
Description
The Kamo River (賀茂川 or 鴨川) in its quieter reaches presents Kotozuka with the waterway that defines Kyoto's relationship with its own landscape — the river that runs through the city from north to south, separating the Higashiyama hills from the rest of Kyoto and providing the visual anchor for the city's geography. The print's "silence" designation suggests a quiet stretch of the river, perhaps in early morning or late evening, when the urban activity along the banks subsides and the water reflects an empty sky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silence of Kamo River was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in Not set.
Silence of Kamo River depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes.